Merimbula

Merimbula is the holiday 'resort' of the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, situated between Tathra and Pambula on the Central coast. Merimbula welcomes many thousands of tourists throughout the year and has a population of around 4,000. Situated around the beautiful coastal waterways of Merimbula, Top and Back Lakes, you can make full use of the clean tidal lakes provide which are the perfect site for this holiday town. Their changing parade of blues each day and the many water sports that can be enjoyed on the lakes make Merimbula's waterways a major attraction for visitors.

Approximately 7 hours east of Melbourne, 6 hours south of Sydney, and 3 hours from Canberra, Merimbula and the surrounding area is the ideal destination for your next holiday whether it be with the family or just the two of you looking for that break away from everyday life.

There are many beaches to be enjoyed around Merimbula. Gentle beaches suitable for small children are found around the lake foreshores whilst great surfing beaches outside the lake areas offer a variety of waves for board and body surfers. The beach at short point is particularly popular with board surfers. Other beaches around Merimbula include Main Surf, Bar and Middle beaches. Some are patrolled during the summer months and some offer BBQ facilities, change rooms and toilets. When the surf's up, the boards and the bodies are a sparkling blend of bronze and white water, whilst the seemingly endless beaches provide the perfect getaway on golden sands.

Just about any water sport you could desire is available around Merimbula. Fishing fans are well catered for with boat hire, ramps and other facilities. One of the most popular fishing spots is the Merimbula wharf which provides deep sea fishing without the need of a boat. The fishing is great with many charter operators who can give you the benefit of their experience whether it be reef, bay or deep water fishing.

The visitor to Merimbula is not confined only to beach and water activities, just a short drive from the town will take you to the beautiful Bournda National Park, while interesting excursions to the hinterland can be made for bush and nature walks through ancient forests in the foothills of the South Coast Range. You will also come across small country towns such as Candelo (famous for its artisans and craft work), Kameruka and Wyndham, each steeped in pioneering history.

Strolling along the picturesque esplanade or intriguing alleys that make Merimbula so special is the start of an adventure in food discovery that takes some beating. Take your pick from first class cafes, restaurants and clubs, featuring cosmopolitan menus.

Swimming, surfboarding, kite-boarding, scuba diving, reef and deep sea fishing, dolphin and whale watching in season, walks along the boardwalk, in the bush or just sitting watching the pelicans and wading birds as they search for food along the edges of the lake or the beach are what may lure you to this area for your next holiday.

Magic Mountain, Potoroo Palace, the Aquarium, art galleries, craft shops, old furniture and wares, plant nurseries and gardens, the Sunday markets at Merimbula, Pambula, Wyndham and the big one at Candelo with many and varied stallholders with their wares, add to the variety of what you can do and give the visitor a chance to appreciate what the locals have at their feet all the time.

The Merimbula Marina offers a a large range of options for your holiday requirements including Fishing Charters, Whale Watching Cruises, Bay/Dolphin Cruises, River and Dining Cruises, Boat Hire through to special occasions and functions catered for on the beautiful Sapphire Coast. So if you are wanting to get out onto the water for whatever reason, Merimbula has the tour or charter perfect for you.

It really is a hidden treasure that so many people have tried to keep a secret for so long, but slowly more and more people are realising the potential that this seaside town has to offer.  From water activities, luxury accommodation, attractions or simply just relaxing on the sun drenched beaches, Merimbula is the treasure of the South Coast.